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Negaunee, MI


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Negaunee, Michigan

Negaunee, Michigan, in Marquette county, is 138 miles N of Green Bay, Wisconsin (center to center) and 239 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are an estimated 4,576 people in the city.

The People and Families of Negaunee

In Negaunee, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Negaunee had a median family income of $39,750.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,200) in Negaunee. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Negaunee Housing

Approximately 70% of housing in Negaunee is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Negaunee is known in Michigan for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Negaunee, 94% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the city is to try the public transportation system. The commute to work is less of a chore in Negaunee than other cities.

High Points

Negaunee strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 12%Negaunee Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Negaunee Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Negaunee Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 14%Negaunee Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Negaunee, MI

Comparing Negaunee to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population89
Senior Citizens89
Well-Paid Single Women75
Well-Paid Single Men75
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity21
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People in Middle Class or Better76
People Above Poverty66
Median Family Income53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home22
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Rents79
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime56
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Historic Negaunee

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Goose Lake (near Negaune) c1898.

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Goose Lake (near Negaune) c1898.

Goose Lake (near Negaune) c1898.

Goose Lake (near Negaune) c1898.

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